Samsung Display is said to be constructing a dedicated production line for foldable OLED panels intended for Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone. The facility, located at the A3 plant in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, will reportedly serve as the exclusive supplier for the iPhone Fold’s main 7.8-inch display, according to a new report from South Korea’s ET News.
The move appears to be a direct response to Apple’s interest in Samsung’s nearly crease-less display technology, which the company has demonstrated through its latest foldable devices. ET News adds that the new production line is estimated to produce up to 35,000 units per month, potentially scaling to 15 million panels per year, well above the expected 6 to 8 million unit sales forecast for the US company’s first foldable.
Based on earlier leaks, the iPhone Fold is expected to feature a 5.5-inch cover screen, an under-display camera, and a side-mounted Touch ID sensor. It is said to measure around 9mm when folded and to use a liquid metal hinge for enhanced durability.
The iPhone Fold is currently believed to be in the prototype testing phase. Pricing is rumoured to fall between US$2,100 and 2,300 (~RM8,950 – 9,800), with unofficial sources suggesting the device may debut in the second half of 2026, likely around September.
(Source: ET News)
